US Ambassador celebrates Independence Day
9th July 2024 at 1:02 pm Don and Jacinta from Travelbiz attended the US Ambassador’s Residence in Dublin’s Phoenix Park as the venue for celebrating America’s Independence Day. Not quite hitting July 4th, we convened on July 8th instead and enjoyed a wonderful evening of festivities with Her Excellency, Claire Cronin, US Ambassador to Ireland. What a charismatic and engaging person!
Riviera Travel launches new 2025 tour
9th July 2024 at 12:19 pm Riviera Travel has added a new Italian escorted tour to its 2025 programme. The eight-day Tuscany, Florence and Siena holiday is on sale now, with departures available from April to October 2025.
Shannon Airport’s new mobile app is first of its kind to feature augmented reality and smartwatch integration
9th July 2024 at 10:59 am Shannon Airport has today launched its brand-new mobile app, which is designed to make the customer experience even easier. The new app, available to download now for free from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, boasts a range of innovative features that will ensure the journey through Shannon Airport is as smooth as possible from booking flights, and car parking right through to check-in, and departure.
Limerick Travel take over B&B Ireland booking platforms from 2025
8th July 2024 at 5:11 pm B&B Ireland and Limerick Travel are very pleased to announce the successful acquisition by Limerick Travel of the B&B Ireland booking distribution platform. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in Limerick Travel’s ongoing commitment to offering a wide range of tourism products to their overseas clients and trade partners.
Meghan Trainor and Royal Caribbean Set the Stage for the Party of the Summer on Utopia of the Seas
8th July 2024 at 10:34 am The invitation of the summer is here: Royal Caribbean International and GRAMMY-winning artist Meghan Trainor are hosting the ultimate party and concert. The world’s largest cruise line has named the singer and songwriter godmother of the new Utopia of the Seas, the ultimate short getaway bringing weekend energy to every day of the week, and the duo will celebrate with an exclusive 3-night celebration starting July 15.
Aircoach announces 65 new Daily Express Services to and from Dublin Airport
8th July 2024 at 9:26 am Aircoach, Ireland’s leading private bus and coach operator, is making it even easier for passengers to travel to and from Dublin Airport this summer with the announcement of 65 new additional services on its popular Dublin and Greystones routes, with new stops in key areas.
Emirates customers savour more than 45 million luxury chocolates every year – including Irish-made Butlers Chocolates
5th July 2024 at 9:57 am Marking World Chocolate Day on 7 July, Emirates has confirmed that 45 million pieces of luxury chocolate were consumed onboard last year by customers in all classes, as well as an array of delicious desserts.
It’s your Duty Free. Sail Away Day with the Travel Partners Group and Irish Ferries
5th July 2024 at 8:49 am The eagerly awaited Travel Partners Group Sail Away Day is back!! last few spaces available!!!!! email olwen.mckinney@amadeus.com
So You Think You Know Boston?
5th July 2024 at 8:17 am Travelbiz will be bring you updates from the Meet Boston team to share with your customers and colleagues over the coming weeks. So you think you know Boston? Boston is a vibrant and modern city that is steeped in revolutionary history! It’s a city that is big enough to have world-class cultural attractions, but also compact enough to be famously walkable.
ITAA welcomes new Membership Executive Patricia Grealish to the team
4th July 2024 at 2:22 pm The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) is delighted to welcome Patricia Grealish who takes on the full-time role of Membership Executive. Patricia brings a wealth of extra resources and experience to the ITAA and joins the team following the recent retirement of Lorraine Dunne.